- #1 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,993 reviews2022
Dev: Shattered Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 49% ★, Perma Death 16.1%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelike 10.3%, RPG 5.5%
- #2 Zorbus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Zorbus
Windows
Zorbus is a fantasy-themed, tile-based, turn-based, traditional roguelike game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.7% ★, Perma Death 13%, Procedural Generation 11%, Roguelike 9.7%, Grid-Based Movement 6%
- #3 Xenomarine
96% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: Fourfold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience hardcore, sci-fi dungeon crawling in this dark, atmospheric roguelike. Xenomarine offers tactical turn-based combat with hundreds of unique items and upgradable weapons and armor, as well as massive replayability thanks to its randomly generated content.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 60.7% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Perma Death 10.6%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, Grid-Based Movement 5.2%
- #4 Path of Achra
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41.1% ★, Perma Death 17.7%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #5 Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
95% matchVery Positive86% of 388 reviews2019
Dev: Portal Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore randomly generated content and experience the thrill of a classic tactical turn-based rogue-like RPG! Choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of strategy, skill, and discovery.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 46.9% ★, Perma Death 18.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelike 10.1%, RPG 5.4%
- #6 Rogue Fable III
93% matchVery Positive93% of 729 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 81.5% ★, Roguelike 9.1%, Procedural Generation 4.6%, RPG 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 1%
- #7 Kramora's Shadow
94% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Slashware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
A turn-based traditional roguelike featuring 10 character classes with unique gameplay styles. Explore five ancient realms to find ancient magical artifacts you will need to survive tactical battles against their evil inhabitants. Can you save the world from the wrath of Kramora?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.9% ★, Roguelike 12.6%, Perma Death 12.4%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, RPG 4.8%
- #8 Gloomgrave
92% matchVery Positive88% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.3%, Class-Based 20% ★, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, RPG 9.8%
- #9 Rift Wizard
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,049 reviews2021
Dev: Dylan White
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Rift Wizard is a tough as nails fantasy roguelike featuring challenging turn based combat and deep open ended character building. Craft your spellbook from over 100 unique spells and abilities and fight your way through a series of procedurally generated challenges to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.5% ★, Perma Death 22.5%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
- #10 Cogmind
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 57.3% ★, Perma Death 13%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Stealth 8.6%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #11 Rogue Fable IV
89% matchVery Positive94% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Forge Games
Windows · Mac
Storm the lair of the immortal wizard Yendor in this fast paced, turn based, traditional rogue-like. The massive scope, deep mechanics and challenging gameplay that define the genre distilled into dense and highly varied one hour runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.8% ★, Perma Death 17.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%
- #12 Shogun Showdown
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,574 reviews2024
Dev: RoboatinoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Why similar: Ninja 48.5% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, RPG 5.5%
- #13 Quest of Dungeons
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 735 reviews2014
Dev: David Amador
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. By playing as either a Warrior, Wizard, Assassin or Shaman you have to traverse dungeons, defeat enemies and loot everything you can in order to survive.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 43.1% ★, Perma Death 16.2%, Class-Based 14.5% ★, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #14 MidBoss
89% matchVery Positive86% of 273 reviews2017
Dev: Kitsune Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Kill your enemies, possess their bodies, and take their abilities as your own in this turn-based procedurally generated death labyrinth.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 72.7% ★, Roguelike 10.7%, Perma Death 6.5%, Procedural Generation 5.5%, RPG 2.9%
- #15 Tales of Maj'Eyal
87% matchVery Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2013
Dev: Netcore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 55.9% ★, Perma Death 21.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, RPG 5.2%, Procedural Generation 4.3%
- #16 Splintered
86% matchVery Positive89% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: dotMake Studios
Windows
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 39.5%, RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 4.3%
- #17 Moonring
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,373 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 47.1% ★, Roguelike 13%, RPG 12.7%, Grid-Based Movement 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #18 Lost Flame
84% matchVery Positive97% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Linux
Lost Flame is a modern roguelike game featuring unique and challenging turn-based combat. Find your way in the ruined kingdom of Hiraeth while fighting against legendary warriors of the past and spawn of the unfathomable Abysm.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.1% ★, Roguelike 33.7%, Perma Death 12.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #19 Cardinal Quest 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Randomnine Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hack, slash and rush the forces of darkness. Assault castles and mountain lairs to liberate all in this super-sleek modernization of the classic roguelike formula! Will you play a crafting Alchemist, a sneaky backstabbing Thief... or something else?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 56.1% ★, Roguelike 25%, RPG 19%
- #20 Dungeonmans
83% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2014
Dev: Adventurepro Games LLC
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Grow the Dungeonmans Academy, a bastion of learning that expands as you play. Serious gameplay with a light-hearted atmosphere, combining the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 73.2% ★, Roguelike 16%, Grid-Based Movement 6.9%, RPG 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #21 Rogue's Tale
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 751 reviews2014
Dev: Epixx.org
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 77.5% ★, Roguelike 17.6%, RPG 4.9%
- #22 Undergrave
82% matchVery Positive88% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
Windows
Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 strategically is vital for success.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.6% ★, Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, Grid-Based Movement 6.4%
- #23 One Way Heroics
82% matchVery Positive94% of 4,112 reviews2014
Dev: Smoking WOLFPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Across all dimensions, the only constant is Darkness! A procedurally generated RPG-roguelike journey across the multiverse! In One Way Heroics, you take on the role of an intrepid adventurer who must travel across the land and face the Demon Lord before a mysterious darkness engulfs everything.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 53.6% ★, Perma Death 21.4%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, RPG 3.4%
- #24 Stoneshard
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 33,430 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.7%, Roguelike 26.3%, RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #25 Shattered Heaven
79% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Leonardo ProductionPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Shattered Heaven is a single-player deck builder card game with RPG elements and an ambitious branching narrative, set in a dark fantasy world. The game focuses on a card game and roguelike gameplay fueled by a great replay value, thanks to procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system.
Why similar: Roguelike 53.9%, RPG 38.2%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #26 SpellRogue
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,585 reviews2025
Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.
Why similar: Perma Death 38%, Procedural Generation 27.2%, Roguelike 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #27 OneBit Adventure
78% matchVery Positive88% of 708 reviews2022
Dev: Galactic Slice, LLC
Windows · Mac
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike where you adventure as far as possible to level up and battle against rogue monsters. Your primary goal in OneBit Adventure is to survive and loot. Choose from a variety of classes and build the ultimate class.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 41% ★, Class-Based 19.9% ★, Roguelike 12.7%, Perma Death 8.8%, RPG 6.6%
- #28 Sigil of the Magi
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: YongjustyongPub: The Iterative Collective
Windows
Sigil of the Magi blends roguelike deckbuilding with turn-based combat for a deep tactical experience. Navigate a world full of dangers and mystique as you craft your deck, obtain relics, and prepare your party of champions for any challenges ahead!
Why similar: Class-Based 28.2% ★, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Grid-Based Movement 12.8%, RPG 8.9%
- #29 The Doors of Trithius
77% matchVery Positive94% of 851 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 58% ★, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5%, RPG 4.7%
- #30 Card Quest
78% matchVery Positive86% of 371 reviews2017
Dev: WinterSpring Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.
Why similar: Perma Death 37.1%, Roguelike 30.5%, RPG 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 2D 3.2%
- #31 Hack, Slash, Loot
81% matchMixed52% of 752 reviews2012
Dev: David Williamson
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.2% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Perma Death 4.9%, RPG 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%
- #32 Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse
80% matchMixed57% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Boogygames Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Ninja 55.4% ★, Stealth 20.3%, Roguelike 15%, Dark 7.9%, 2D 1.5%
- #33 The Fortress
76% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Roguelike 41.5%, Dark 27.7%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, 2D 3.7%
- #34 Heretical
74% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Class-Based 54.6% ★, Roguelike 23.5%, RPG 19.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #35 Devil Spire
75% matchVery Positive88% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Perma Death 44.5%, Procedural Generation 36.5%, RPG 18.9%
- #36 Castle Morihisa
76% matchMixed67% of 445 reviews2022
Dev: Smokingbear StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
"Castle Morihisa" is a roguelike featuring strategic deckbuilder. You need to build up your deck through constant battles, acquire powerful talents, and wield the power of the Fallen Heroes to unveil the truth behind the rebellion in Castle Morihisa.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 41.9%, Roguelike 31%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 10%, 2D 2.4%
- #37 Tangledeep
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,458 reviews2018
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 67.7% ★, Roguelike 13.1%, RPG 7.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #38 QUESTER | OSAKA
74% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Thousand Games
Windows
A dungeon exploration RPG specializing in hack-and-slash. The game is full of challenging elements. There are 32 characters (8 classes), skills to enjoy combos, modifiable armaments, "NEW GAME+" to enjoy playing around, etc.
Why similar: Class-Based 29.8% ★, Roguelike 25.8%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Minimalist 6.8%
- #39 Wanted Shadows
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: Roguelike 41%, Dark 26.3%, RPG 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #40 Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 477 reviews2025
Dev: Palindrome Interactive
Windows
Train unique samurai, embark on missions, and play the cards dealt each run on an epic roguelite adventure in the Legend of the Five Rings universe. Each defeat opens new strategic skill tree options and more powerful cards to face the growing threat in the Shadowlands.
Why similar: Class-Based 48.7% ★, Roguelike 29.3%, Dark 20.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #41 Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 919 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Classic Roguelike Wanders Onto Steam! Adventure with Shiren the Wanderer and his sidekick Koppa, the talking ferret, through a world filled with cunning monsters, deadly traps and countless treasure.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 62% ★, Roguelike 21%, RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4%, 2D 1.7%
- #42 Diehard Dungeon
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Roguelike 62.4%, RPG 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #43 Paths & Danger
72% matchMixed66% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: GoldenGod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an enchanting journey to Paths & Danger, a masterfully crafted procedural turn-based RPG that seamlessly blends simplicity with tactical brilliance. Get ready to be captivated as you assemble a formidable fellowship, where the art of teamwork takes center stage.
Why similar: Roguelike 23.9%, Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, Procedural Generation 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, RPG 14.9%
- #44 Striving for Light
69% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Perma Death 39%, Procedural Generation 25.6%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 13.2%, 2D 1.5%
- #45 Dredgers
70% matchVery Positive89% of 501 reviews2019
Dev: Pirate-Rob
Windows
Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.8% ★, Class-Based 29.4% ★, Roguelike 12.5%, RPG 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #46 Evertried
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Lunic Games / Danilo DominguesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Evertried is an isometric, tactical rogue-lite where strategic positioning and quick wit in grid-based combat are the key to success. Make clever use of attacks, movement, skills and hazards to clear floors of enemies and advance higher toward your destiny in the afterlife.
Why similar: Perma Death 32.4%, Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, Roguelike 19%, Procedural Generation 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #47 Castle of no Escape 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 40.3%, Roguelike 27.9%, Dark 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 3.7%
- #48 THYSIASTERY
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: DIRGA
Windows · Linux
THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.4%, Procedural Generation 22.2%, Grid-Based Movement 17.9%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #49 Devious Dungeon
70% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 39.7%, Roguelike 30.9%, RPG 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 4.1%
- #50 Elin
65% matchVery Positive94% of 8,596 reviews2024
Dev: Lafrontier
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 48.7% ★, Perma Death 15.7%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, RPG 6.4%
- #51 Cryptical Path
67% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 35.5%, Roguelike 27.9%, Perma Death 25.9%, Dark 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 Oblivion Override
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Ninja 53.6% ★, Perma Death 26.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, RPG 3.3%, 2D 1.6%
- #53 Dungeons of Dredmor
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,389 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 70.3% ★, Roguelike 15.2%, Perma Death 8%, RPG 4.5%, Procedural Generation 1.8%
- #54 Soulash
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 547 reviews2022
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 50.3% ★, Perma Death 16.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.3%, RPG 6.5%
- #55 Dungeon No Dungeon
70% matchMixed58% of 505 reviews2021
Dev: 302 StudioPub: 302 GAMES INC
Windows · Mac
Dungeon No Dungeon is a turn-based roguelike game with a unique hand-drawn art style, with a strategy system based around body parts that you've likely never encountered before.
Why similar: Roguelike 35.3%, Dark 23.2%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #56 Sproggiwood
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 592 reviews2014
Dev: Freehold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a humorous world inspired by Finnish mythology. Grow your civilization and plunder procedural dungeons with six unique classes. Outsmart mischievous monsters who work together in unexpected ways. No two dungeon dives are alike.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 45.3% ★, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, Roguelike 8.8%, Perma Death 7.2%
- #57 Tendryll
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Brute Farce
Windows
Delve into grid-based tactical combat in this roguelike deckbuilder. Coordinate your heroes, modify your cards with unique runes, construct powerful item builds, and sidestep card-corrupting terrain to survive a gauntlet of befouled enemies.
Why similar: Class-Based 45.3% ★, Roguelike 29.5%, Grid-Based Movement 21.4%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #58 Netherguild
66% matchVery Positive97% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: David Vinokurov
Windows · Linux
Descend into Netherguild, a tactical grid-based roguelite. Lead expeditions deep into mysterious, strange depths. Explore, battle dangerous foes, and manage resources carefully. Push your limits before returning to resupply. What secrets await below?
Why similar: Perma Death 31.4%, Procedural Generation 22.5%, Roguelike 17.5%, Grid-Based Movement 15%, Turn-Based Combat 13%
- #59 Aethermancer
63% matchVery Positive92% of 2,187 reviews2025
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: offbrand games
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster Taming meets Roguelite. Become the Aethermancer and fight alongside mythical creatures. Explore the ever-changing Fractured Ruins, plan your moves in challenging turn-based battles, and watch your Monsters grow stronger from previous lives and defy death!
Why similar: Perma Death 35.6%, Procedural Generation 24%, Roguelike 20.8%, RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #60 Voidspire Tactics
67% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Class-Based 48.6% ★, RPG 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 3.2%